Rice is liked by most people. Due to the fear of gaining weight, people are not able to taste it to the fullest. Be it Rajma, Dal, Chole or Kadhi, there are so many things that go well with rice. Apart from this, many dishes are made from rice. Carbs are very high in rice. For this reason, it is considered unhealthy and it is advised to leave it or eat it in limited quantity to stay fit. If you are also fond of rice but have distanced yourself from it due to the fear of obesity, then here we are going to solve your problem.
To stay healthy, you can eat 'undercooked rice' or 'parboiled rice'. It also does not increase weight. Along with this, many health benefits are also available. Dietician Manpreet has shared information about this rice from his Instagram account.
What is parboiled rice?
This type of rice is considered good for weight loss. Eating this does not increase obesity. Along with this, health is also boosted. Parboiled rice is also known as parboiled rice or parboiled rice. It is partially boiled inside the straw itself. Parboiling consists of three steps which include soaking, steaming and drying. Parboiled rice is completely different from normal white rice. Due to the method of its processing, its nature also changes considerably and its nutritional value also increases.
Benefits of parboiled rice
- It is very good for digestion. Parboiled rice helps in improving gut health as it is rich in prebiotics. It boosts the good bacteria in the stomach.
- Parboiled rice is helpful in weight loss. They are high in fibre, so after eating them, the stomach remains full for a long time.
- They improve insulin sensitivity as they have a very low glycemic index level. It helps in managing the blood sugar level.
- If there is an iron deficiency in your body, then this rice can be beneficial for you.
- Parboiled rice is a good source of calcium and iron. It helps in improving bone and hair health.
- Parboiled rice also has a good amount of B vitamins, due to which helps in balancing hormones.
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